Maelstrom

Named after the center of a storm, this funk chart can be played as such or with shifts into swing or other styles, as the intent is to be flexibly changing. Half note = 118. Premiered by saxist Seamus Blake with the Virginia Commonwealth University Jazz Orchestra I. Solos over one-chord A-sections with a several-chord bridge. Solo changes available in lead alto, tenor, trombone, and forth trumpet, plus rhythm. Lead trumpet/trombones ascend to concert Bb; no sax doubles.